About this VP IT Procurement role at Rolls-Royce
Job Description
VP IT Procurement
Full Time – Hybrid
Derby or Dahlewitz
Why join Rolls-Royce?
At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.
By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.
The Vice President of IT Procurement is accountable for building and executing the global procurement strategy for all technology spend across Rolls-Royce, including software, cloud, infrastructure, telecoms, managed services, cyber, digital platforms, enterprise applications, professional services and emerging technology requirements.
The role leads a high-performing global IT procurement organisation, partnering with Digital, Cyber, Finance, Legal, Commercial, Risk, Security, Engineering, GBS and business stakeholders to deliver commercial value, supplier resilience, innovation, compliance, cost control and risk mitigation across the technology supplier landscape.
The role is responsible for shaping category strategies, enterprise supplier partnerships, sourcing governance, contract negotiation, demand management, licence optimisation, third-party risk management and value realisation across the end-to-end technology procurement lifecycle
Key Accountabilities
- Define and lead the global IT procurement strategy, ensuring alignment with Rolls-Royce’s digital strategy, cyber agenda, cost objectives, technology roadmap, supplier risk appetite and enterprise transformation priorities
- Lead strategic sourcing, commercial negotiation and supplier strategy across software, cloud, infrastructure, telecoms, digital services, cyber, enterprise applications, managed services and technology professional services
- Own the commercial relationship with strategic technology suppliers, ensuring supplier performance, innovation, resilience, contractual compliance, continuous improvement and value realisation are actively managed
- Deliver material savings, cost avoidance and value protection through demand challenge, licence optimisation, commercial restructuring, contract consolidation, competitive sourcing, benchmarking and market intelligence
- Partner with Digital, Cyber, Legal, Finance, Security, Risk and business stakeholders to ensure technology sourcing decisions balance value, speed, resilience, regulatory compliance, information security and business outcomes
- Strengthen governance across technology demand, sourcing approvals, supplier onboarding, contract management, software asset management, third-party risk, data protection, cyber controls and commercial commitments
- Build, develop and lead a commercially capable global IT procurement team, creating clear category ownership, succession depth, stakeholder confidence and a culture of performance, collaboration and continuous improvement
Key Experiences and Qualifications
- Significant senior procurement leadership experience in IT, technology, digital, cyber, cloud, software, infrastructure or managed services categories within a large, complex global organisation
- Proven track record of delivering substantial commercial value through strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, demand management, licence optimisation, contract restructuring and enterprise supplier management
- Strong understanding of technology supplier markets, software licensing, SaaS, cloud consumption, outsourcing, cyber services, infrastructure, telecoms, data platforms, ERP, digital transformation and technology commercial models
- Experience managing strategic suppliers and complex contracts, including commercial governance, service obligations, performance management, risk mitigation, innovation roadmaps and executive supplier relationships
- Experience operating in regulated, global or security-sensitive environments, with awareness of information security, cyber risk, export control, data protection, resilience, continuity and third-party risk requirements
- Demonstrated ability to lead global teams, influence senior stakeholders, manage competing priorities and deliver transformation in a matrix organisation
Regional Benefits
- Generous Annual Leave
- Retirement Savings through the Rolls-Royce Retirement Savings Trust
- Group Life Assurance provides for a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls-Royce
- Group Income Protection provides an income in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injury
- Your Shares: Matched is a simple way to own Rolls-Royce shares and invest in our future, together. Buy one share, get one free!
Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company.
Join us, and it can be your future vision too.
Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.
Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk. The professional level and salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.
This job is advertised at the grades shown, and this is the desired operating level for this role. We encourage applications from candidates with relevant experience from any grade.
It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.
Grade: Management Level B
For more information, please contact: Alison Connaughton [email protected]
As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.
